Afghanistan started bilateral security and political dialogue with Uzbekistan high ranking military officials.

The Afghan delegation headed by deputy minister of interior Janan Barekzai met deputy minister of interior of Uzbekistan Baba Khan Akbar Khan and his accompanied delegation and discussed issues related to Afghanistan and the region.

Welcoming the Afghan delegation, Uzbek deputy minister said not only geographical location, but also common interests, culture and languages have further tightened the relations between the two nations.

Akbar Khan meanwhile said his country was aware of the ongoing insecurities in Afghanistan, saying his country was committed to help restore peace and stability in the country. He also expressed concern over a militant group using Uzbek name, adding his country and people support peace in the region.

The Afghan deputy interior minister and the first deputy to national directorate of security Matin Big briefed the Uzbek side on situation in Afghanistan, saying terrorism was changed to a common threat in the region, adding such threat was required to be jointly fought.

The two sides also discussed issues related to bilateral security cooperation, with Afghan side emphasized on equipping of the Afghan border forces. The two sides also agreed on a joint framework to curb militants’ and drug traffickers’ activities along the border.